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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.04, 1,383.33 and 789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.04, 1,383.33 and 789.56 is: 1,185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.04 : 1,383.33 = 789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.04/1,383.33 = 789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.04x = 1,383.33 × 789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.04x = 1,092,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,226.61/921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.87

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